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as in hypothesis
an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
started the discussion with the simple proposition that no one ever does anything out of pure altruism
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as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a neighbor with a business proposition to tell us about
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Recent Examples of proposition
In Arizona, where the proposition passed with 61% support, Republican lawmakers still expressed doubt about the results.
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Katrina Michalak, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
Relying on a player at that stage of his career to anchor a championship push is a risky proposition.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
The idea that Orthodox Christianity, in particular the Russian Orthodox Church, could be a stumbling block to Holy See-Russia relations is not a new proposition.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025
Taking on a new mortgage at a much higher rate may be a difficult proposition for many.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 18 May 2025
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Katrina Michalak, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
Relying on a player at that stage of his career to anchor a championship push is a risky proposition.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
The idea that Orthodox Christianity, in particular the Russian Orthodox Church, could be a stumbling block to Holy See-Russia relations is not a new proposition.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025
Taking on a new mortgage at a much higher rate may be a difficult proposition for many.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposition
Noun
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For each test, include the specific messaging hypothesis, how to implement it, and how to measure results.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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However, the data doesn't seem to really support this hypothesis in manufacturing.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
27 May 2025
Noun
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But Trump’s involvement signals a new level of seriousness about the proposal.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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These benefits come with minimal costs – experts estimate that the proposal would account for only .04% of the state’s overall unemployment insurance expenditures.—
Ed Hawthorne,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Russian sources, however, have suggested a third theory: that Portnov might have held compromising material on current Ukrainian officials.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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But as hardcore Swift fans know, popular theories don’t always play out in real life.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Another example is Amazon, perhaps one of the best examples of a company that has largely diversified from its original core thesis.—
Dr. Sai Balasubramanian,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The bullish thesis on Nvidia remains in place ahead of earnings, but analysts have questions about the company’s path forward.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
Noun
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To your point, these midlife issues aren’t specific to high-class suburbia, but the whole premise of this show is built around the lives of wealthy people, even though there are a few characters from a lower socio-economic background.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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Torre felt that too many sports podcasts were built on the same premise: tackle the day’s news, interview some big names, churn out takes of varying temperatures.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposition. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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